Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director

Y-Axis; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Transportation Corporation seeks a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director to lead centralized purchasing and materials management, aligning with policies and regulations while driving cost savings and efficiency across major categories.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff, supervising staff, and developing multi-year sourcing strategies in a hybrid work arrangement. Strong regulatory knowledge and public transit procurement experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or related field required.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Oversees centralized purchasing and materials management, ensuring procurement activities align with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develops multi-year sourcing strategies and manages vendor performance to deliver cost savings and efficiency.
• Establishes vendor performance management practices, including scorecards and corrective action processes.
• Ensures compliance with procurement standards, laws, and regulations across purchases.
• Manages contract authority and competitive vendor selection processes to ensure reasonable costs from qualified suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Management

Spend Analysis

Category Management

Vendor Performance Management

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Planning

Staff Management

Inventory Control

Public Transit Procurement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or related field

Seven (7) years of procurement experience, incl. 3 years in supervisory/management

CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP/e-procurement system experience

Job description

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director at Detroit Transportation Corporation

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Management, Spend Analysis, Category Management, Vendor Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Planning, Staff Management, Inventory Control, Public Transit Procurement, Microsoft Office

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Description

Description Department: ProcurementClassification: ExemptReports To: Chief of StaffSafety Sensitive: NoRemote Status: Hybrid with Supervisor's ApprovalSummary:Under direction of the Chief of Staff, the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director oversees DTC’s centralized Purchasing and Materials Management/Stores function and is responsible over the planning, purchasing, and managing of a wide range of goods and services in accordance with the DTC purchasing policies and procedures, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Department including staff hiring, training/coaching, EEO compliance, and performance management in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Develops and executes multi-year sourcing strategies for major capital and operating categories, including A&E services, vehicle parts and rehabilitation, facilities, and technology aligned with DTC's capital plan, TAM plan, and grant funding cycles
• Conducts spend analysis and category management across all DTC purchasing to identify consolidation opportunities, negotiate improved pricing and terms, and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance
• Establishes vendor performance management practices, including evaluation criteria, scorecards, and corrective action processes, to strengthen supplier accountability on contracts and task orders
• Builds and maintains a departmental infrastructure rooted in procurement best practices and streamlined processes
• Manages and keeps up-to-date procedures, policies, procurement files, and controls to monitor activities and ensure all DTC purchasing is conducted in compliance with DTC, FTA, MDOT and other requirements
• Plans and implements purchasing actions to ensure timely availability of the materials, services, and equipment needed to support DTC operations and programs
• Provides support to other departments in defining requirements and developing optimum procurement strategies
• Manages contract authority and competitive vendor selection processes to ensure that all DTC purchases are obtained at reasonable costs from qualified suppliers, and are in accord with the public interest
• Reviews and approves contract documents for major purchases and construction projects to ensure compliance with procurement standards, laws, and regulations
• Confers and negotiates with contractors, vendors, and manufacturers
• Ensures integrity of Purchasing and Stores systems and processes and ensures compliance
• Oversees inventory counts on a regular scheduled basis
• Utilize DTC-systems, including PMC, Bidnet, Financial Software, Smartsheets and other approved external programs essential to the procurement department's regular operations
• Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
• Retrieves files and documents from the designated procurement folders and drives on the company network
• May utilize approved external programs essential to the procurement department’s regular operations
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
• Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
• Creates a safe and inclusive working environment for all team members
• Collaborates and effectively works with all members of the team
• Practices open communication and resolves conflicts in a professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or related field
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Preferred:
  • CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP certification;
  • Public agency or transit procurement experience
  • ERP/e-procurement system experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Essential:
  • Strong knowledge of federal transportation procurement regulations
  • Strong knowledge of state, federal, local laws, rules and regulations governing public transit purchasing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills
• Preferred:
  • Experience in a Michigan or rail public transit agency
  • Working knowledge of U.S./Canada Customs Regulations on export/import of materials goodsDetroit Transportation Corporation (“DTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. DTC does not discriminate in employment and prohibits harassment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Oversees centralized purchasing and materials management, ensuring all procurement activities align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Develops multi-year sourcing strategies and manages vendor performance to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.